Thursday, January 22, 2009

The Tennessean To Discontinue Local Delivery Method

   Subscribers to the Nashville-based newspaper The Tennessean, have been notified that officials plan to discontinue the long-standing method of delivery to areas such as Lawrence County.

   In the past, carriers have been employed through The Tennessean to deliver newspapers to the homes of subscribers as well as to news stands. According to letters issued to subscribers on January 13, however, this will no longer be the case. Delivery in outer-lying areas will be turned over to independent contractors, who will then decide whether home delivery is a viable option.

   The letter informed subscribers, “Due to escalating costs, it is with regret that we are notifying you that effective Monday, February 16, we are changing the way we are distributing The Tennessean, as we will no longer directly provide home delivery in your area. Instead, we will work with an independent contractor who will manage all the distribution in your area.”

   Officials informed, “There are several alternative options for you to receive your STennessean daily news information.” These alternatives include subscribing to the paper electronically at a rate of $14.50 per month. This method allows subscribers continuous access to the paper via the internet at any time. Additional information is available at:  www.tennessean.com/electronicedition.

    Mail subscriptions are available by calling 615-313-2726. They do point out, however, “The timeliness of these deliveries is dependent on the postal service.”

   In addition, Tennessean officials indicate, “Our independent contractor will continue to provide newspaper delivery to many of our retail outlets where it is currently available. A list of these locations will be provided to you prior to February 1. Our independent contractor may also continue to provide home delivery service in your area. This information will also be provided to you no later than February 1.”

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